Winmau World Masters

Winmau World Masters

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The PDC World Masters, known for sponsorship purposes as the Winmau World Masters and formerly known as simply the Masters, is a professional darts tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). The tournament was introduced in 2013 and has been held at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes, England, since 2015. Since the 2025 edition, the tournament has featured the top 24 darts players according to the PDC Order of Merit, plus eight qualifiers from a preliminary round to complete a 32-player field.

History

The inaugural edition of The Masters, held in 2013, was won by Phil Taylor, who defeated Adrian Lewis 10–1 in the final. James Wade won the following year by defeating Mervyn King 11–10 in the 2014 final. Michael van Gerwen became the third different champion in three years when he defeated Raymond van Barneveld 11–6.

In 2013 and 2014, the tournament took place in the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland and was played in early November. However, the tournament was moved to early February in 2015 and had a new venue at the Arena MK (renamed Marshall Arena in 2019) in Milton Keynes, England. The tournament has been held in late January/early February ever since.

In 2024, the PDC announced The Masters would get rebranded into the "Winmau World Masters" for the 2025 edition, emulating the World Masters tournament organised by the British Darts Organisation and later the World Darts Federation which was also sponsored by Winmau.

The Winmau World Masters is one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in the world of professional darts. Established in 1974, it is organized annually by the World Darts Federation (WDF) and features top amateur and professional players from around the globe competing for the coveted title. Known for its rich tradition and high level of competition, the Winmau World Masters showcases the skill, precision, and competitive spirit of darts enthusiasts at the highest level. The tournament is held in various international venues, attracting a passionate crowd of fans and showcasing some of the best talent in the sport. With its rich history and reputation for excellence, the Winmau World Masters remains a highlight of the darts calendar and a key event for players aiming to establish their dominance in the sport.